In October 2019 Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced that his social media company would ban all political advertising. He stated that political messages on the platform should reach users through the recommendation of other users – not through paid reach. Proponents argue that social media companies don’t have the tools to stop the spread of false information since their advertising platforms aren’t moderated by human beings. Opponents argue that the ban will disenfranchise candidates and campaigns who rely on social media for grassroots organizing and fundraising.
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@9DPKMRVConservative2yrs2Y
No, the government parties themselves shouldn't be able to advertise beyond providing their platform and participating in debates.
@8VTZVJ2Conservative4yrs4Y
No. You cannot dictate what a private corporation chooses to have on its service.
@8VPMD3QConservative4yrs4Y
No, but political advertisements on social media should go through a review process before uploading to ensure they do not spread misinformation
@8VH2TZWConservative4yrs4Y
No, social media providers have too much power over our data and can easily use this to unjustly influence people. Social media needs to be heavily regulated.
@8VDDBX4Conservative4yrs4Y
No. Social media shouldn't be allowed to ban anything or anyone.
@8TNXCKTConservative4yrs4Y
No, but strict disclosure and attribution requirements should be enforced
@8QWCPJ7Conservative4yrs4Y
Depends on how serious the situation is
@8Q8VGR8Conservative4yrs4Y
Social media should ban All advertising
No. Social media companies should be required to allow unrestricted political advertising.
@8QZL5HTConservative4yrs4Y
No, but they should restrict what they are promoting.
@93DHP4B3yrs3Y
No, and they should no determine the truth value of the advertisment and must accept all political ads.
@8Q6C4Y44yrs4Y
No, they shouldn't, but its up to them
@77KY8774yrs4Y
They should but they can't be forced to
@92N5JGD3yrs3Y
Yes and no. There should be a large pool of candidates to choose from in a primary and a smaller pool for the election. Funds should be equal so advertising would be equal as well.
@6R6HBQ34yrs4Y
Let's just say they should not be prevented from doing so
@RichardYRodgers4yrs4Y
No, but also the government should not dictate the operations of private companies
@8GMPK8G5yrs5Y
No, because they advertise to get information out and social media is the way to go.
@8L9P7P34yrs4Y
No, but they should be verified by the government before it is shown worldwide.
@8L9P7P34yrs4Y
Yes, but they should be approved by the government before showcased everywhere.
@8SHBYN44yrs4Y
Only if each party is getting a fair amount of representation
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